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Department for Transport

Electric Car Grant

A dealer-applied discount on eligible new zero-emission cars.

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The Electric Car Grant reduces the purchase price of eligible new zero-emission cars. It aims to encourage more drivers to purchase EVs and make low-cost, sustainably manufactured EVs more widely available.

Drivers do not apply for the grant. The seller includes the grant as a discount in the purchase price of an eligible vehicle.

Vehicle dealerships and manufacturers can apply through the onlin…

The grant supports some new zero-emission cars. A vehicle must be an M1 passenger vehicle, produce 0gCO2/km at the tailpipe, have a minimum battery range of 100 miles (160km), have the stated vehicle and battery warranties, and meet minimum sustainability criteria. It only applies to vehicles priced at or below £37,000.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£4K

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: electric-car-grant-1Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk